“The river Nile gave birth to one of history’s great civilisations”

Take a spectacular journey to walk among the ancient ruins of one of history’s great civilisations.

Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious monuments the world has ever seen, eg for King Ramses II, King Seti I and a host of other Pharaohs.

In this documentary we explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak. We cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where the kings and queens are buried.

Join Egyptologists as they unravel and interpret the riddles of Egypt’s intriguing past and look at the very beginnings of the country’s long history. Discover how the river Nile gave birth to one of history’s great civilisations.